CVE-2025-39918: wifi: mt76: fix linked list corruption
Published Oct 1, 2025
·Updated
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:
wifi: mt76: fix linked list corruption
Never leave scheduled wcid entries on the temporary on-stack list
Affected Software
7 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel>=6.12<6.12.46
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.16.6
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=6.17-rc4
Event History
Oct 1, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:55 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:01 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2025-39918?
CVE-2025-39918 has been assessed as a medium-level severity vulnerability in the Linux kernel.
2
How do I fix CVE-2025-39918?
To fix CVE-2025-39918, update your Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the fix for this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-39918?
The potential impacts of CVE-2025-39918 include system instability and the possibility of linked list corruption in the Linux kernel.
4
Which systems are affected by CVE-2025-39918?
CVE-2025-39918 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel that utilize the mt76 wifi driver.
5
Is there a patch available for CVE-2025-39918?
Yes, a patch for CVE-2025-39918 has been released and is available in the latest updates to the Linux kernel.